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Trump’s recurring bruise sparks concern despite official response

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As Donald Trump grasped a custom football inscribed with his name and honored the Navy Midshipmen football team for its victory, the glittering championship ring on his left hand was not enough to pay the attention from the mysterious bruise that reappeared on his right hand.

This isn’t the first time people have spotted strange marks on President Donald Trump’s hand, triggering curiosity and war:ning about his health.

The buzz began earlier this year when photos spread from Trump’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting, held on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, became a hot topic – not for its political discussions, but because of a dark bruise-like mark on Trump’s right hand.

As soon as the images hit the internet, social media users were quick to comment, with many questioning.

Following the press conference, the image quickly attracted attention, with users on X (formerly Twitter) commenting on the apparent bruise.

One user wrote, “Scrolling Getty and couldn’t help but notice this photo of a huge bruise on Trump’s hand today.”

Another noted, “Some photos over the last few months show bruising on Trump’s hand… Always seems to be on the same hand.”

A third added, “That’s the kind of IV bruise you get when you’re on blood thinners. What are they pumping him with?”

Some shared that Trump had tried to cover the mark with makeup, pointing to a Getty Images description that mentioned the area being “covered in make-up.”

White House defeats rumor

At the time, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt disbanded concerns about the bruising. She attributed the mark to Trump’s high level of public engagement, particularly his habit of shaking hands with supporters.

“President Trump is a man of the people and meets more Americans and shakes more hands on a daily basis than any other president in history,” Leavitt said.

She added, “President Trump has bruises on his hand because he’s constantly working and shaking hands all day, every day.”

Then, in mid-March, the issue became hot when Trump was again photographed with a visible mark on his hand, prompting renewed speculation online.

‘Unlikely a handshake’


Experts weighed in on possible explanations.

“It is unlikely a handshake, unless done with such a grip that could cause pain, would cause a bruise.

“A deeper bruise on the hand in an older patient or someone of Donald Trump’s age would make me think firstly they had required some medical support that involved placement of a cannula, better known as a drip, into the hand. So, it indicates they could have had a medical procedure or hospital stay recently.”

Return of the bruise

On April 15, the president welcomed the Navy Midshipmen football team to the White House, honoring their hard-fought victory in securing the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy. After outplaying both the Army and the Air Force, the team was spotted in a ceremony that underlined their athletic dominance and unwavering military discipline.

“They’re not just great football players…they’re true American warriors,” Trump said.

But it wasn’t the trophy or the speech that paid the public’s attention – it was Trump’s right hand.

The greenish-yellow bruise – that looks like it was covered up by makeup – had made a dramatic return, sending the online community into overdrive.

‘Minor trauma’

In “simple terms,” he clarified, the bruise is likely “resulting from minor trauma.”

“This could occur from something as everyday as bumping the hand against a hard surface, repeated pressure – for example from leaning on a cane or gripping something firmly – or even medical procedures such as venepuncture, or blood draw,” Dr Otulana explained, adding that bruising is “more prominent” in aging adults due to “thinning skin” and “more fragile blood vessels.”

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